Football Goes Global with NFL Regular Season Game in Brazil and Super Bowl LXI in Los Angeles
The NFL has made two major announcements that will undoubtedly excite football fans around the world. First, the league revealed that São Paulo, Brazil, will host a regular season game in 2024, marking the first-ever NFL game in South America. Additionally, the NFL announced that Super Bowl LXI in 2027 will take place at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, the home of the Los Angeles Rams.
With an estimated 38 million fans in Brazil, the NFL’s decision to bring a regular season game to São Paulo comes as no surprise. The sport has gained significant popularity in the country, particularly among younger fans, thanks to a strong presence on social media. The game will be held at the 49,000-seat Corinthians Stadium, typically the home ground of Brazilian soccer club Corinthians. This exciting venture into South America reflects the NFL’s ongoing commitment to expanding its global footprint.
In addition to the Brazil fixture, the NFL’s 2024 international slate will feature four other games. The Jacksonville Jaguars have a long-standing agreement to play games at Wembley Stadium in London. The English capital will also host two games at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Another notable international venue will be Munich’s Allianz Arena, home to German soccer powerhouse Bayern Munich.
The decision to select São Paulo as the host city came after careful consideration of other potential locations, such as Madrid, Spain. However, the Spanish capital has not been ruled out for future NFL games. Peter O’Reilly, the NFL’s executive vice president of club business, international, and league events, expressed excitement about the possibilities, stating, The good news is both are really viable and interested in hosting games.
The NFL’s international reach is set to expand even further in the coming years. Starting in 2025, each team will be required to play at least one game overseas every four years, effectively increasing the number of international games per season. This new resolution opens doors for future games in Madrid, Brazil, and other potential destinations. It also paves the way for the return of the NFL to Mexico City, which last hosted a game in 2022.
Turning to Super Bowl news, team owners voted to award Super Bowl LXI in February 2027 to SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. This will be the second time in five years that the stadium has hosted the Super Bowl, having previously hosted Super Bowl LVI in 2022. The Los Angeles Rams made history that year by winning the Super Bowl on their home turf, becoming only the second team in NFL history to achieve this feat.
The decision to once again bring the Super Bowl to Los Angeles demonstrates the league’s confidence in the city’s ability to deliver memorable and successful events. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell praised SoFi Stadium and stated, We believe that Super Bowl 61 will be even more memorable. This upcoming Super Bowl in 2027 will be the ninth time that the greater Los Angeles area has hosted the prestigious championship game.
Football fans in Brazil and throughout the world eagerly await the NFL’s regular season game in São Paulo and the Super Bowl spectacle in Los Angeles. These significant events further solidify the league’s commitment to expanding globally, while also providing unforgettable experiences for fans worldwide.
